GEM 2023 Auftrag

Maui Wildfires

GEM Mission Specific Press
Island News
How do Maui fire survivors get housing if ineligible for FEMA help?
Island News
How do Maui fire survivors get housing if ineligible for FEMA help?
Hawaii Catholic Herald
A new place to call home
Hawaii Catholic Herald
A new place to call home
Maui Now
GEM stocks up on home goods for Lahaina as residents wait for rebuild permits
Maui Now
GEM stocks up on home goods for Lahaina as residents wait for rebuild permits
The Maui News
Sacred Hearts School holds blessing event for their new campus at Ka‘anapali Resort
The Maui News
Sacred Hearts School holds blessing event for their new campus at Ka‘anapali Resort
Maui Now
Sacred Hearts School blesses new temporary campus, a hopeful step toward returning to Lahaina
Maui Now
Sacred Hearts School blesses new temporary campus, a hopeful step toward returning to Lahaina
Hawaii GOV
Hiema News Release Conclusion of NCS
Hawaii GOV
Hiema News Release Conclusion of NCS
Forbes
Maui Brewing Announces Over $1.5 Million Raised For Lahaina Fire Relief
Forbes
Maui Brewing Announces Over $1.5 Million Raised For Lahaina Fire Relief
Hawaii News Now
Urgent need to convert vacation rentals to fire evacuee housing leads to high costs, profiteering
Hawaii News Now
Urgent need to convert vacation rentals to fire evacuee housing leads to high costs, profiteering
Lahaina News
State launches $2.5 million rental assistance program to help survivors of Maui wildfires
Lahaina News
State launches $2.5 million rental assistance program to help survivors of Maui wildfires
Maui Now
Program will house FEMA-ineligible survivors of Maui wildfires for up to 12 months
Maui Now
Program will house FEMA-ineligible survivors of Maui wildfires for up to 12 months
AZ Foot Hills
15 Arizona Breweries Collaborate on a Special Beer to Support Maui
AZ Foot Hills
15 Arizona Breweries Collaborate on a Special Beer to Support Maui
KROC
How You Can Help Maui Wildfire Victims at 16 Minnesota Breweries Read More
KROC
How You Can Help Maui Wildfire Victims at 16 Minnesota Breweries Read More
Hawaii News Now
‘It’s a blessing’: On Maui, donations still key to helping thousands with the basics
Hawaii News Now
‘It’s a blessing’: On Maui, donations still key to helping thousands with the basics
WPBF
Community gathers to raise money for Maui wildfire victims in Delray Beach
WPBF
Community gathers to raise money for Maui wildfire victims in Delray Beach
The Maui News
Community kindness keeps distribution hubs running
The Maui News
Community kindness keeps distribution hubs running
Maui Now
New Westside Distribution Center opens for fire survivors at Kahana Gateway
Maui Now
New Westside Distribution Center opens for fire survivors at Kahana Gateway
Maui County
Kahana Gateway Distribution Center: Stability and Hope for Maui Fire Victims
Maui County
Kahana Gateway Distribution Center: Stability and Hope for Maui Fire Victims
Fox 5
Maui wildfires: Uber, Spam, Airbnb to support displaced locals
Fox 5
Maui wildfires: Uber, Spam, Airbnb to support displaced locals
Kentucky Today
Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation Partners with Global Empowerment Mission to Help Maui Fire Survivors
Kentucky Today
Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation Partners with Global Empowerment Mission to Help Maui Fire Survivors
Panthers.com
Hawaiian wildfires hit home for Kamu Grugier-Hill
Panthers.com
Hawaiian wildfires hit home for Kamu Grugier-Hill
PR Newswire
Goya Foods Sends Aid To The People Of Maui And The West Coast
PR Newswire
Goya Foods Sends Aid To The People Of Maui And The West Coast
CBS Miami
South Florida groups collecting supplies, cash for Maui wildfire victims
CBS Miami
South Florida groups collecting supplies, cash for Maui wildfire victims
Yahoo Nachrichten
Agencias policiales de Miami recaudarán ayuda monetaria para afectados por incendios forestales
Yahoo Nachrichten
Agencias policiales de Miami recaudarán ayuda monetaria para afectados por incendios forestales
How 8 brands are responding to the Maui wildfires
How 8 brands are responding to the Maui wildfires
Connect CRE
Want to Donate to Maui Wildfire Victims? Be Wary of Charity Scammers
Connect CRE
Want to Donate to Maui Wildfire Victims? Be Wary of Charity Scammers
Market Screener
Governor Green and Airbnb.org announce housing support for Maui
Market Screener
Governor Green and Airbnb.org announce housing support for Maui
Clayton County Register
Spacex And Tesla Support Relief Efforts In Hawaii Wildfires
Clayton County Register
Spacex And Tesla Support Relief Efforts In Hawaii Wildfires
Airbnb Nachrichten
Governor Green and Airbnb.org announce housing support for Maui
Airbnb Nachrichten
Governor Green and Airbnb.org announce housing support for Maui
Lokal 10
South Florida woman haunted by trip to Maui that turned into devastation
Lokal 10
South Florida woman haunted by trip to Maui that turned into devastation
Fox Business
Maui wildfire relief groups aim to find victims more permanent housing
Fox Business
Maui wildfire relief groups aim to find victims more permanent housing
NBC Miami
South Florida nonprofit sending aid to help victims of the Maui wildfires
NBC Miami
South Florida nonprofit sending aid to help victims of the Maui wildfires
Fox Nachrichten
Relief groups in Hawaii getting supplies to residents devastated by wildfires
Fox Nachrichten
Relief groups in Hawaii getting supplies to residents devastated by wildfires
CNN
CNN: Help Hawaii wildfire victims
CNN
CNN: Help Hawaii wildfire victims

Live-Updates

Our GEM Hawaii team has been working diligently to place over 300 families back into intermediate housing solutions. There’s still so much to do. This program is in partnership with the State of Hawai’i and DHS. #maui

Our GEM Hawaii team has been working diligently to place over 300 families back into intermediate housing solutions. There’s still so much to do. This program is in partnership with the State of Hawai’i and DHS. #maui ...

Repost @globalempowermentmission April 11 2024•Maui Fires GEM Mid-Long Term Recovery Update. This video showcases the construction progress of the new school that GEM Hawaii in partnership with @stableroadfoundation is building and co-funding for Sacred Hearts School is Lahaina, Maui. In addition, GEM Hawaii has already processed 152 Households (413 individuals) for 6-12 month @airbnb stays. This is through the @govhawaii DHS Rental Assistance Program (RAP)We have also distributed over 36,000 of our Family Necessities Kits in partnership with @mauifoodbank and @countyofmaui. #maui #hawaii @edfreedman @handlerrich @jefferies @kainoagram @globalempowermentmission #mauifires #bstrong #nicole&davidtepper

Repost @globalempowermentmission April 11 2024

Maui Fires GEM Mid-Long Term Recovery Update.

This video showcases the construction progress of the new school that GEM Hawaii in partnership with @stableroadfoundation is building and co-funding for Sacred Hearts School is Lahaina, Maui.

In addition, GEM Hawaii has already processed 152 Households (413 individuals) for 6-12 month @airbnb stays. This is through the @govhawaii DHS Rental Assistance Program (RAP)

We have also distributed over 36,000 of our Family Necessities Kits in partnership with @mauifoodbank and @countyofmaui. #maui #hawaii @edfreedman @handlerrich @jefferies @kainoagram @globalempowermentmission #mauifires #bstrong #nicole&davidtepper
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Repost @globalempowermentmission February 9 2024•MAUI FIRES 6 month Update on @globalempowermentmission Hawaii’s efforts. Our teams have worked tirelessly on these programs. All this work is only possible due to our Smart Partnership Model. Together, We are Always Stronger •Short Term Cash Program:$478,900 in Bstrong cash cards distributed. •Short Term Housing Program: 2.3 M in Airbnb stays within the first two weeks. One month after the fire, GEM partnered with The State of Hawaii and airbnb.org to renew Airbnb bookings for an additional 412 individuals.•Aid Distributions: 30,000 + Family Necessities Kits distributed from our Westside Distribution Center and $3.1M in aid. •Tool Program: 134,000 in tools purchased and donated to 94 tradesmen. •Rent Abatement Program: 270,000 in checks issued to landlords to house 109 displaced families. •RAP Program:GEM Hawaii partnered with The Hawaii Department of Human Services in their Rental Assistance Program (RAP). RAP is designed to assist FEMA-ineligible survivors as they exit shelters and move into more stable long-term housing. Our RAP team has processed over $6M in long-term Airbnb bookings.•School Rebuild Program:Broke ground on the temporary location for Sacred Hearts School in Kaanapali. This project is a partnership with Stable Road Foundation and The Catholic Diocese. The school will provide a safe learning environment for almost 200 K-12 students. •Housing:GEM Hawaii is also working to create new housing inventory in partnership with the State of Hawaii. These community developments will offer both traditional and modern long-term housing options for survivors. GEM has 110 units en route and scheduled to land on Maui in early Spring.. Special thank you to @bethennyfrankel @handlerrich @jefferies David & Nicole Tepper, @countyofmaui @govhawaii @stableroadfoundation @mauibrewingco @kalanimiller @mauigarret @sailtrilogy @mikoh @livingearthsystems @edfreedman @good360usa #DepartmentofHumanServices #bstrong #maui #hawaii #mauifires #lahaina #kula #fires

Repost @globalempowermentmission February 9 2024

MAUI FIRES 6 month Update on @globalempowermentmission Hawaii’s efforts. Our teams have worked tirelessly on these programs. All this work is only possible due to our Smart Partnership Model. Together, We are Always Stronger

•Short Term Cash Program:
$478,900 in Bstrong cash cards distributed.

•Short Term Housing Program:
2.3 M in Airbnb stays within the first two weeks. One month after the fire, GEM partnered with The State of Hawaii and airbnb.org to renew Airbnb bookings for an additional 412 individuals.

•Aid Distributions:
30,000 + Family Necessities Kits distributed from our Westside Distribution Center and $3.1M in aid.

•Tool Program:
134,000 in tools purchased and donated to 94 tradesmen.

•Rent Abatement Program:
270,000 in checks issued to landlords to house 109 displaced families.

•RAP Program:
GEM Hawaii partnered with The Hawaii Department of Human Services in their Rental Assistance Program (RAP). RAP is designed to assist FEMA-ineligible survivors as they exit shelters and move into more stable long-term housing. Our RAP team has processed over $6M in long-term Airbnb bookings.

•School Rebuild Program:
Broke ground on the temporary location for Sacred Hearts School in Kaanapali. This project is a partnership with Stable Road Foundation and The Catholic Diocese. The school will provide a safe learning environment for almost 200 K-12 students.

•Housing:
GEM Hawaii is also working to create new housing inventory in partnership with the State of Hawaii. These community developments will offer both traditional and modern long-term housing options for survivors. GEM has 110 units en route and scheduled to land on Maui in early Spring.

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Special thank you to @bethennyfrankel @handlerrich @jefferies David & Nicole Tepper, @countyofmaui @govhawaii @stableroadfoundation @mauibrewingco @kalanimiller @mauigarret @sailtrilogy @mikoh @livingearthsystems @edfreedman @good360usa #DepartmentofHumanServices #bstrong #maui #hawaii #mauifires #lahaina #kula #fires
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Repost @globalempowermentmission November 2 2023•Maui Fires Update It’s been almost 3 months since “Lahaina and other parts of #Maui experienced the worst fires in US history. Our teams were there on day 2 and immediately established our GEM Hawaii office in Kahalui. The GEM Hawaii team is made up of 100% Hawaiian locals. To date, we have served 41,648 individuals from our Kahana distribution center in partnership with @countyofmaui @mauibrewingco. The total economic impact of our volunteer’s works is $158,942. We have helped 108 families commit to long-term housing with our rent support program. We have distributed $499,700 in Bstrong Visa cards, and supported 94 Tradesmen with new tools valued at an average of $1500 per person. We have also completed the design process for our school renovation project, and are working through the permitting phase.GEM Hawaii is committed to the long term recovery process. To learn more please visit our bio-links.  #Hawaii #Maui @bethennyfrankel @sailtrilogy @countyofmaui @mauibrewingco @kainoagram @stableroadfoundation @edfreedman @hawaiifoodbank @hawaiinewsnow #David&NicoleTepperFoundation @hawaiicommunityfoundation

Repost @globalempowermentmission November 2 2023

Maui Fires Update

It’s been almost 3 months since “Lahaina and other parts of #Maui experienced the worst fires in US history. Our teams were there on day 2 and immediately established our GEM Hawaii office in Kahalui.

The GEM Hawaii team is made up of 100% Hawaiian locals.

To date, we have served 41,648 individuals from our Kahana distribution center in partnership with @countyofmaui @mauibrewingco. The total economic impact of our volunteer’s works is $158,942. We have helped 108 families commit to long-term housing with our rent support program. We have distributed $499,700 in Bstrong Visa cards, and supported 94 Tradesmen with new tools valued at an average of $1500 per person.

We have also completed the design process for our school renovation project, and are working through the permitting phase.

GEM Hawaii is committed to the long term recovery process. To learn more please visit our bio-links.

#Hawaii #Maui @bethennyfrankel @sailtrilogy @countyofmaui @mauibrewingco @kainoagram @stableroadfoundation @edfreedman @hawaiifoodbank @hawaiinewsnow #David&NicoleTepperFoundation @hawaiicommunityfoundation
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Repost @globalempowermentmission October 10 2023•Maui Fires Update….It’s been two months since the tragic and historic fires ravaged parts of Maui. This is our recap video of what GEM Hawaii has been able to do so far. This work is only beginning and we will be here for the long haul. Proud to say that our entire GEM Hawaii office and warehouse are staffed with only Maui locals. - $400,000+ cash cards issued - 81 Families received rental assistance amounting to $200,000- Supporting 2,000 families per week at our distribution center - 70 Tradesmen equipped with tools - 1,200 Individuals Received Temporary Housing via Airbnb.org - 2,389 Volunteer hours@globalempowermentmission @bethennyfrankel @handlerrich @jefferies @panthers @countyofmaui @debbickerstaff #maui #hawaii #mauifires #bstrong #mauistrong #lahaina #kula

Repost @globalempowermentmission October 10 2023

Maui Fires Update….

It’s been two months since the tragic and historic fires ravaged parts of Maui. This is our recap video of what GEM Hawaii has been able to do so far. This work is only beginning and we will be here for the long haul. Proud to say that our entire GEM Hawaii office and warehouse are staffed with only Maui locals.

- $400,000+ cash cards issued
- 81 Families received rental assistance amounting to $200,000
- Supporting 2,000 families per week at our distribution center
- 70 Tradesmen equipped with tools
- 1,200 Individuals Received Temporary Housing via Airbnb.org
- 2,389 Volunteer hours

@globalempowermentmission @bethennyfrankel @handlerrich @jefferies @panthers @countyofmaui @debbickerstaff #maui #hawaii #mauifires #bstrong #mauistrong #lahaina #kula
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Repost @globalempowermentmission September 18 2023•Here’s a video on the opening of our long term distribution center for all Westside residents of #Maui. This hub will service the public on Mondays, Wednesday’s and Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm. @globalempowermentmission #Mauistrong #bstrong 🎥 @danielle.dreis @mauibrewingco #Hawaii #MauiFires #Lahaina #kahana @globalempowermentmissionhawaii

Repost @globalempowermentmission September 18 2023

Here’s a video on the opening of our long term distribution center for all Westside residents of #Maui. This hub will service the public on Mondays, Wednesday’s and Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm. @globalempowermentmission #Mauistrong #bstrong 🎥 @danielle.dreis @mauibrewingco #Hawaii #MauiFires #Lahaina #kahana @globalempowermentmissionhawaii
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Zusammenfassende Statistiken

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in processed long-term housing & Airbnb stays
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in BStrong cash cards distributed
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School under construction, Opens Aug 2024
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In Tools for Contractors distributed
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in rent abatement checks distributed
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Ohanas in Lahaina
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Truckloads of aid delivered to local Hawaiian run hubs.
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Short term Airbnb individual relocations processed to date
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Our Operations

Phase 1: Sofortige Reaktion

Our GEM BStrong team is on the ground now in Maui, Hawaii, assisting those who have been severely affected by the wildfires. Our immediate assistance will come in the form of our BStrong cash cards, which offer survivors the flexibility of purchasing whatever supplies they need most. We will also be offering Airbnb Short-term accommodation assistanceLong-term housing solutions, Rebuilding projects, and Contractor tool purchasing assistance to those who’s homes have been severely damaged or completely destroyed in the fires. We will also be offering support for pets affected. Our team will be on the ground indefinitely, ensuring that those on Maui will be given as much long-term support as needed.

GEM will now be operating from our new Maui office, which is open to assist with long-term housing applications, our BStrong cash assistance cards, and other aid.

Long-term Housing Solutions

GEM is presently offering longer-term housing assistance to those who have been displaced by the Lahaina fires. In this program, we are helping to alleviate housing costs to families having to move into new spaces. We will also supply these homes with basic first needs, within our GEM Welcome Home Kits.

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